Exclusive: Bedford Mayor “demands” comprehensive review of EWR business case and reassessment of all route options
Just days after it was launched Mayor Tom Wootton has responded to the latest EWR consultation with a list of demands and attacks on the previous executive of Bedford Borough Council saying “the…
Happy birthday to the Bedford Rugby Followers Association on 75th anniversary
75 years ago, in the Summer of 1949, Bedfordshire Times Editor, Dick Dellow along with Army Captain Percy Burke wrote to Bedford Blues for permission to begin a supporters association…
Concerns raised over response times after 999 ambulance base closure plans
A plan to close an ambulance service 999 base in Bedford has left the Labour ruling group in nearby Luton “dumbfounded”, a meeting heard. The East of England Ambulance Service Trust is…
“It is devastating” – campaign group releases initial response to latest East West Rail consultation
Campaign group Bedford for a Re-consultation (BFARe) has responded to the third non-statutory East West Rail project consultation, saying the new rail line will be ‘devastating” and…
Art and culture: Artist Peter Brathwaite in conversation with Dr Lucy Peltz
A very special event is taking place at the Higgins this week, when Peter Brathwaite, artist, singer and writer talks to Dr Lucy Peltz, Head of Collection Displays (Tudor to Regency) and Senior Curator 18th Century Collections at the…
The Magic of Christmas at Bedford’s annual Tree Festival
The countdown is on for the annual Bedford Christmas Tree Festival as it once again casts its spell over St Paul’s this December and sprinkles some festive magic for visitors of all ages. From 4 – 8 December, the festival returns for its…
Bedford Ath shock Old Northamptonians in ill-disciplined derby clash
Bedford Athletic picked up their first away win of the season and their second in the league at third placed, Old Northamptonians, holding on at the end to a secure a big 35-30 win…